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Imaging Systems Imaging systems detect images and quantitate colorimetric, chemiluminescent, fluorescent, and radioisotopic signals. Bio-Rad also offers software (pages 242 245) that provides automation for image acquisition with data analysis and validation. Refer to the guide below to select the imaging system best suited for your applications. Request or download bulletin: 5888 Imaging System Selection Guide Personal ChemiDoc Gel Doc GS-800 Gel Doc ChemiDoc PharosFX Molecular Application MP EZ Densitometer XR+ XRS+ PharosFX Plus Imager Nucleic Acid Detection Ethidium bromide stain 5 4 4 4 5 5 SYBR Green I stain 5 4 4 4 5 5 SYBR Safe stain 5 4 4 4 5 5 Fast Blast DNA stain 4 4 5 4 4 Protein Detection, 1-D Gels Stain-free gels 5 5 Coomassie Blue stain 4 4 5 4 4 2 2 Silver stain 4 4 5 4 4 2 2 SYPRO Ruby protein gel stain 4 4 4 4 5 5 Flamingo fluorescent gel stain 4 3 4 4 5 5 Oriole fluorescent gel stain 5 4 5 5 Protein Detection, 2-D Gels Coomassie Blue stain 4 3 5 3 3 2 2 Silver stain 4 3 5 3 3 2 2 SYPRO Ruby protein gel stain 4 3 3 3 5 5 Flamingo fluorescent gel stain 4 2 3 3 5 5 Oriole fluorescent gel stain 5 3 3 3 Pro-Q stain 4 2 2 3 5 5 Cy2, Cy3, Cy5 label 4 5 5 Blot Detection Stain-free blots 5 5 Coomassie Blue stain 4 5 4 4 2 2 Silver stain 5 5 4 4 2 2 SYPRO Ruby protein blot stain* 5 5 5 Immun-Star chemiluminescence 5 4 Chemifluorescence* 5 1 1 4 4 Quantum dot* 5 2 2 2 5 5 Multiplex fluorescence 5 5 5 Micro- and Macroarray** Detection Radiolabel 5 5 Fluorescence 5 2 2 5 5 Immun-Star chemiluminescence 5 4 Colony Counting Colorimetric detection 5 4 4 3 3 Fluorescence detection 5 4 4 5 5 Isotopic Detection Radiolabel 5 5 X-ray film 4 4 5 4 4 3 3 Not recommended; 1 5, recommendation level (5 = highest). * Optimal with low fluorescence PVDF membrane. ** With spot diameters 400 µm. 232 Imaging Instruments
New ChemiDoc MP Imaging System Order Info: Pg 238 The ChemiDoc MP imaging system enables stain-free operation and lets you visualize proteins at every stage of your experiment. Its flexibility and sensitivity are complemented by simple, intuitive operation that integrates seamlessly into your workflow. Stain-free technology eliminates extra steps and allows you to check electrophoresis results and transfer performance before western blotting, conserving precious samples and reducing waste Ease of use auto focus, auto exposure, and simple operation mean that with little or no training, you can acquire publication-quality images in seconds Versatility can be used for a variety of sample types or experiments that require differing detection methods, including chemiluminescence, multiplex fluorescence, and routine gel imaging as well as for colorimetric gel and blot documentation Image quality resolution remains high at any zoom level, without creating artifacts; exceptional dynamic range enables visualization of even the faintest protein bands Sensitivity advanced detection technology creates optimal exposure even for small or faint bands Web: www.bio-rad.com/chemidocmp Request or download bulletin: 6133 Stain-free gel Stain-free blot Total protein quantification Visualize Visualize protein separation after electrophoresis, before proceeding to blot transfer. The ChemiDoc MP system will activate and provide immediate visualization of protein separation in all lanes with stain-free gels. Verify Verify protein transfer, before proceeding to blot detection. The ChemiDoc MP system paired with stain-free technology enables instant verification of protein transfer. Validate Validate quantitative blot results. Use total protein stain from the stain-free blot to normalize for proteins of interest. Blue channel, stain-free blot; red channel, trypsin inhibitor probed with DyLight 649. Imaging Instruments 233
Gel Doc EZ Imaging System Order Info: Pg 238 The Gel Doc EZ imaging system is a compact and automated system for obtaining publication-quality images and analyzed results with just the push of a button. Smart Imaging Modular design use specific trays for specific applications; clearly defined and color-coded trays eliminate any confusion in usage Flexible options purchase only what you want and upgrade when your needs change Simplicity create your default protocol once and simply log in to use the tray Image Lab software version 3.0 automate image capture, analysis, user preferences, and myriad other features Completely analyzed results obtain high-quality images and analyzed results, including relative MW, quantitation of bands, Excel reports, and PDFs Reproducibility user-introduced errors are minimized; rely on the system to give consistent results time after time Condensed protocol convert a 2 hr Coomassie staining protocol into a 5 min stain-and-image step with stain-free technology Compatibility stain-free gels are western blot compatible, allowing you to check electrophoresis results and quality prior to western blotting Publication-quality images obtain clean and smooth images that are visually appealing and publication ready Increased image resolution get images with decreased pixelation when images are cropped or zoomed Greater functionality no need to export images to another image editing program to change the dpi before importing for publication; define your desired dpi with Image Lab software Web: www.bio-rad.com/geldocez Request or download bulletins: 5782, 5810, 5976, and 6088 White Tray For use with protein applications that use Coomassie Blue, copper, silver, and zinc stains. Blue Tray For use with all nucleic acid applications that use GelGreen, SYBR Green, SYBR Safe, and SYBR Gold stains. UV Tray For use with ethidium bromide, SYBR, Oriole fluorescent gel stain, GelRed, SYPRO Ruby, Coomassie Fluor Orange, and Krypton stains. Stain-Free Tray For use with stainfree gels, such as Mini-PROTEAN TGX Stain-Free gels and Criterion TGX Stain-Free gels, and stain-free blots. 234 Imaging Instruments
The Gel Doc XR+ and ChemiDoc XRS+ systems are based on CCD high-resolution, high-sensitivity detection technology and support multiple detection methods. Key benefits include: Quick and accurate gel and blot imaging and analysis Automated quantitative analysis of protein and DNA samples in seconds; no training is required Wide range of applications with special accessories to preserve sample integrity for downstream research while ensuring user safety Gel Doc XR+ and ChemiDoc XRS+ Systems Order Info: Pg 238 Publication-quality results Gel Doc XR+ System The Gel Doc XR+ system consists of a darkroom hood, CCD camera and software-controlled motorized lens, UV and white light illuminators, filter slider with standard filter, and UV-protection shield. The system enables you to: Increase cloning efficiency and protein production by protecting DNA electrophoresis samples from UV exposure using the XcitaBlue conversion screen and blue light excitable stains such as GelGreen, SYBR Safe, and SYBR Green I Maintain standard operating procedures or criteria for sample performance as there is no loss in sensitivity compared to UV and ethidium bromide staining The Gel Doc XR+ system can be upgraded to the ChemiDoc XRS+ system. ChemiDoc XRS+ System The ChemiDoc XRS+ system offers sensitive chemiluminescence detection in addition to gel and blot documentation of fluorescent and colorimetric samples. The system includes a supersensitive 16-bit CCD camera that is supercooled for detection of faint samples. The system eliminates the need to use costly and unreliable X-ray film technologies while providing quantitative and reproducible data in seconds. It features a signal accumulation mode (SAM), which guides a user through determining optimum exposure time and capturing a desired image of a chemiluminescent sample. Web: Request or download bulletins: 5837 and 5838 An alternative to UV illumination to better preserve DNA samples. Top, serial dilutions of precision molecular mass ruler (Bio-Rad) stained with ethidium bromide (EtBr) on agarose gel imaged with UV light; bottom, serial dilutions of precision molecular mass ruler stained with SYBR Safe on agarose gel imaged with XcitaBlue conversion screen. Lane 1 of 51.2 bp has an initial load of 51.2 ng, and the Gel Doc XR+ system detects down to 100 pg. There is no loss in sensitivity when a combination of SYBR Safe nucleic acid fluorescent stain and less harmful blue excitation is used instead of UV-excitable EtBr. The SYBR Safe image was taken using the XcitaBlue conversion screen and SYBR Safe/GFP emission filter. See Also Gel stains: pages 179 181. Gel analysis software: pages 243 245. Agarose gel systems: page 217. Blotting: pages 183 201. Imaging Instruments 235
See Also Gel stains: pages 179 181. Gel analysis software: pages 243 245. PharosFX and Personal Molecular Imager (PMI ) Systems* Order Info: Pg 238 PharosFX Systems The PharosFX Plus system combines the sophisticated fluorescence imaging capabilities of the PharosFX system with the ability to image radiolabeled samples using storage phosphor screens, all in a convenient, ergonomically designed unit. For capabilities of specific systems, refer to the guide below. PMI System The PMI system is designed specifically for detection of radiolabeled samples using storage phosphor screens. The PMI system has all the storage phosphor detection capabilities and functionality of the top-of-the-line PharosFX Plus system. Fluorescence Detection PharosFX systems are specially designed for imaging complex fluorescence applications with the highest data accuracy. Optimal detection image single and multicolor fluorescence via direct laser excitation with high sensitivity, high resolution, and precise spectral assignment Wide range of fluorophores excitation laser lines (532 nm laser and optional external 488 and 635 nm lasers) and detection filters are optimized to detect almost any fluorescent stain or label Flexible sample options image blots, microtiter plates, and gels of thicknesses up to 12 mm Automation select your application and Quantity One software automatically selects the optimal hardware (laser and filter) settings Customization novel applications can be configured with custom filters and special detection options Proteomics optimized seamless integration with PDQuest 2-D analysis software and the EXQuest spot cutter ensures reliable sample preparation for mass spectrometry protein identification Multiple workflows robust design, ease of use, and low maintenance accommodate labs with multiple users and versatile worklows Laser Scanner Storage Phosphor Imaging for Radioisotope Detection PharosFX Plus and PMI systems apply storage phosphor technology that offers ultimate sensitivity, with exposure times typically 1/10 that of film, and quantitative accuracy that is far superior. The PharosFX Plus and PMI systems are compatible with Kodak storage phosphor screens that can be used with Bio-Rad exposure cassettes or with standard autoradiography cassettes. Screens from other suppliers can also be used. Compatible Kodak phosphor screens include: Imaging screen-k general-purpose screen designed for all common radioisotopic emitters, such as 32 P, 33 P, 35 S, and 14 C. Available in 35 x 43 cm and 20 x 25 cm formats, this screen is guaranteed for 1 year Imaging screen-k/tritium specialty screen available for imaging 3 H. This screen requires special care and handling and is reusable if cared for properly. The screen is 20 x 24 cm and is guaranteed for 6 months Web: www.bio-rad.com/pharos Request or download bulletins: PMI system 5475; PharosFX system 5331 and 5476 Optional External Lasers Configuration Guide Features PharosFX System PharosFX Plus System PMI System Fluorescence detection Blue-excited (488 nm external laser) Green-excited (532 nm internal laser) Red-excited (635 nm external laser) Multiplex applications Radioisotope detection Kodak/Fuji phosphor screens (using internal laser) (532 nm) (635 nm) Choice of emission filters (including custom filters) Standard. Optional. Not available. * Class I laser products. 236 Imaging Instruments
GS-800 USB Calibrated Densitometer Order Info: Pg 239 The GS-800 USB calibrated densitometer offers superior accuracy, sensitivity, and data reproducibility. It automatically self-calibrates the optical density to optimize detection. Features include: Imaging of a wide variety of samples such as 1-D and 2-D gels, colorimetric dot and slot blots, film-based chemiluminescent blots, autoradiograms, slides, and photographs Transmissive and reflective imaging using red, green, and blue CCD technology to scan chromogenic samples at the optimal detection wavelength IQ/OQ for verification of the reflectance and transmittance calibration functions using NIST-traceable calibration targets High resolution and analysis of closest bands on a gel due to 12-bit precision and 36.3 µm resolution Scanning of larger gels for enhanced separation of proteins on oversized 29 x 40 cm sample platen Accurate quantitation of samples, such as Coomassie Blue and silver-stained gels, over a large dynamic range (0 3.0 OD) Sealed imaging platen to accommodate wet samples of variable thickness Purity analysis and lane background tools for manufacturing QC U.S. FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulation compliance software Web: www.bio-rad.com/gs800 Request or download bulletins: 2596 and 5474 See Also Gel stains: pages 179 181. Gel analysis software: pages 243 245. EXQuest Spot Cutter Order Info: Pg 239 See Also The EXQuest spot cutter is designed to cut spots or bands from gels and blots with high efficiency, then deliver them to 96- and 384-well microplates or 96-tube racks. This fully integrated system is controlled through PDQuest 2-D analysis software or Quantity One 1-D analysis software. It includes an enclosure, an imaging system, a fluidics system, robotics, sensors, a cutting head, a gel tray, a microplate rack, and a wash station. The spot cutter is also available with a PC. Hands-Free Spot Cutting (Multiple Gels) and Plate Processing Capability to image gels and blots that are visibly stained (for example, with silver or Coomassie Blue stain) or fluorescence stained (SYPRO Ruby or Flamingo fluorescent gel stains) Resolution of 100 µm for unbeatable precision Ability to image and cut up to 4 gels at a time at up to 600 spots/hour High-throughput delivery with >99.5% accuracy to 96- and 384-well microplates or 96-tube racks Software Features PDQuest software automatically selects spots in order from lowest to highest amount of protein, minimizing the chance of carryover contamination from spot to spot Quantity One software provides convenient tools for 1-D gel cutting Tracking of spot information is controlled from image analysis to protein annotation; analyses can be compiled to direct automated spot excision Web: www.bio-rad.com/exquest Request or download bulletin: 3194 Gel stains: pages 179 181. Gel analysis software: pages 243 245. Imaging Instruments 237
Ordering Information Imaging Instruments www.bio-rad.com Imaging Instruments Catalog # Description ChemiDoc MP System Pg 233 170-8280 ChemiDoc MP Imaging System with Image Lab Software, PC or Mac, includes darkroom, UV transilluminator, epi-white illumination, camera, power supply, cables, Image Lab software 170-8283 ChemiDoc MP Red LED Module Kit, for use with applications requiring red fluorophore detection, includes 2 epi-red LED modules, 1 red emission filter 170-8284 ChemiDoc MP Green LED Module Kit, for use with applications requiring green fluorophore detection, includes 2 epi-green LED modules, 1 green emission filter 170-8285 ChemiDoc MP Blue LED Module Kit, for use with applications requiring blue fluorophore detection, includes 2 epi-blue LED modules, 1 blue emission filter Gel Doc EZ Imaging System Pg 234 170-8270 Gel Doc EZ Imaging System, PC or Mac, includes darkroom, camera, cables, Image Lab software; sample trays (170-8271, 170-8272, 170-8273, or 170-8274) are sold separately; sample trays are required to use the system 170-8277 Gel Doc EZ, IQ/OQ, Image Lab software Gel Doc EZ Sample Trays 170-8271 UV Sample Tray, for gels using ultraviolet illumination 170-8272 White Sample Tray, for gels stained with Coomassie Blue, copper, silver, or zinc stains 170-8273 Blue Sample Tray, for gels stained with GelGreen or any SYBR stain 170-8274 Stain-Free Sample Tray, for stain-free gels and blots 170-8276 Sample Tray Holder, holds 4 sample trays Accessories 170-7581 Mitsubishi Thermal Printer Paper, 4 rolls, for use with Mitsubishi thermal printer 170-8089 Mitsubishi Thermal Printer, optional 170-8097 Standard 302 nm UV Lamps, 6 Gel Doc XR+ and ChemiDoc XRS+ Systems Pg 235 170-8195 Gel Doc XR+ System with Image Lab Software, PC or Mac, includes darkroom, UV transilluminator, epi-white illumination, camera, cables, Image Lab software 170-8193 Gel Doc XR+ IQ/OQ, Image Lab software 170-8265 ChemiDoc XRS+ System with Image Lab Software, PC or Mac, includes darkroom, UV transilluminator, epi-white illumination, camera, power supply, cables, Image Lab software 170-8256 ChemiDoc XRS+ IQ/OQ, Image Lab software Accessories 170-8199 Gel Doc XR+ Installation Kit 170-8299 ChemiDoc XRS+ Installation Kit 170-7950 White Light Transilluminator, plugs into universal hood 170-8001 White Light Conversion Screen, optional 170-8074 Filter, 520DF30, 62 mm, for SYBR Green I/GFP/SYBR Gold/fluorescein stain 170-8075 Filter, 560DF50, 62 mm, for Cy3/rhodamine stains 170-8076 Filter, 630BP30, 62 mm, for SYPRO Ruby/Texas Red stains 170-8081 Filter, standard emission, 62 mm 170-8098 254 nm UV Lamps, 6, replacement lamps 170-6887 365 nm UV Lamps, 6, replacement lamps 170-8097 Standard 302 nm UV Lamps, 6 170-8089 Mitsubishi Thermal Printer, optional 170-7581 Mitsubishi Thermal Printer Paper, 4 rolls, for use with Mitsubishi thermal printer 170-8183 XcitaBlue Conversion Screen Kit, includes viewing goggles and standard detection filter 170-8008 Orange Fluorescence Reference Plate 170-3759 Bio-Rad Fluorescent Ruler 170-3760 Gel Cutter Ruler 170-8184 Gel Alignment Templates, 3 170-8026 Image Lab Focus Calibration Target 170-8027 Image Lab Flat Fielding Discquire PharosFX and Personal Molecular Imager (PMI) Systems Pg 236 PharosFX and PharosFX Plus Systems 170-9460 PharosFX Plus System, PC or Mac, 110 240 V, includes Quantity One software, sample tray set, fluorescence filters (170-7866, 170-7896) and phosphor imaging filters, USB2 cable 170-9450 PharosFX System, PC or Mac, 110 240 V, includes Quantity One software, sample tray set, fluorescence filters (170-7866, 170-7896), USB2 cable Personal Molecular Imager (PMI) System 170-9400 Personal Molecular Imager (PMI) System, PC or Mac, 110/240 V, includes Quantity One software, sample tray set, USB2 cable 238 Imaging Instruments
www.bio-rad.com Ordering Information Imaging Instruments Catalog # Description Accessories for PharosFX and PharosFX Plus Systems 170-7893 635 nm External Laser Upgrade, for 170-7890, includes 170-7865 filter 170-7892 External Lasers, 488 nm and 635 nm, includes 170-7865 filter 170-7896 Filter 640 nm BP, for Texas Red dye 170-9459 Filter 530 nm BP, for ECL Plus, AttoPhos, SYBR Green I, Alexa Fluor 488, FITC, Cy2, and Pro-Q Emerald dyes 170-7866 Filter 605 nm BP, for ethidium bromide, SYPRO Red, SYPRO Ruby, Alexa Fluor 532 and 546, and Cy3 dyes 170-7865 Filter 695 nm BP, for Cy5 and Alexa Fluor 635 dyes 170-7863 Filter 555 nm LP, for Texas Red dye 170-7867 Blank Filter Holder Accessories for PharosFX, PharosFX Plus, and PMI Systems 170-7811 Sample Tray 170-7812 Multi-Sample Tray I, for small aluminum-mounted screens and microplates 170-7814 Microplate Adaptor, for multi-sample tray I 170-7819 Multi-Sample Tray II, for scanning gels mounted to glass plates Accessories for PharosFX Plus and PMI Systems 170-7845 Imaging Screen-K (Kodak)/Tritium, 20 x 24 cm 170-7843 Imaging Screen-K (Kodak), 20 x 25 cm 170-7841 Imaging Screen-K (Kodak), 35 x 43 cm 170-7861 Exposure Cassette-K, for 20 x 25 cm Kodak screen 170-7862 Exposure Cassette-K, for 35 x 43 cm Kodak screen 170-7809 Eraser Screen-K, 110/120 V 170-7806 Eraser Screen-K, 220/240 V GS-800 USB Calibrated Densitometer Pg 237 170-7983 GS-800 USB Calibrated Densitometer, PC or Mac, 100 240 V 170-7956 Installation Qualification/Operational Qualification (IQ/OQ), set of protocols for validating GS-800 densitometer calibration 170-9615 Quantity One Software CFR Module EXQuest Spot Cutter Pg 237 165-7200 EXQuest Spot Cutter, includes enclosure, imaging system, fluidics system, robotics, sensors, cutting head, gel tray, microplate rack, wash station 165-7201 EXQuest Spot Cutter with PC Accessories 165-7202 Cutting Tip, 1.0 mm 165-7203 Cutting Tip, 1.5 mm 165-7204 Glass Bottle, 1 L 165-7205 Calibration Pucks, 10 165-7206 Membrane Cutting Head, with 1.0 mm tip 165-7207 Membrane Cutting Tip, 1.0 mm 165-7208 Gel Cutting Sheets, 15 165-7209 Gel Holding Clips, 2 165-7210 Calibration Target 165-7211 Camera Target 165-7212 Micro Tubes, 1.5 ml, 20 165-7214 Bottle Holder 165-7215 Gel Tray 165-7216 Transilluminator Lamp 165-7217 Round-Bottom Microplates, 96-well, 20 165-7218 Ferrule, 10-32, 1/16 OD, 10 165-7219 Bar Code Reader 165-7220 Microplate Holder Imaging Instruments 239
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